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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.54, 217.50 and 113.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.54, 217.50 and 113.80 is: 157.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.54 : 217.50 = 113.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.54/217.50 = 113.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.54x = 217.50 × 113.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.54x = 24,752.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,752.04/157.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.11

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